Best Integrated amp for under 4k

actrually im after solid state.
:-)

Eyal s8-I really haven't heard a lot of amps in that range so the best I can do is recommend the Ayre AX-7-$3K and possibly can be picked up cheaper.
Very well built with excellent binding posts-I think there's photo's in the classifieds on Audiogon.
The sound oozes clarity and detail but also has fantastic bass.
I listen to a wide variety of music and it handles them all well.

Plinius 8200MK2. Not sure what your speakers but it bests with heavy loads such as Thiel or JM-lab. Used one is sold for less than $2k and will give you more room for speakers or even analogue since it has a phono.

Ayre is an option...
any others?

I auditioned the plinius... It was nice but it lacked some fine details also, it wasnt very trasparent.
not to mention it's looks...